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Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? T... | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just coc... | |
What causes redness and swelling in eyelids of 10 month old?
I need help!!!!! My 10 month old daughter s eyelids are red and swollen (eye itself is clear). They are itching as well because she is rubbing them nonstop. she is also running a fever between 101-103. This is the 2nd time in a month that she has had red swo... | Hi, Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you upload photographs of the same on this website so that I can guide you scientifically. Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better. You can approach me at the following link -www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-suman... | |
Does low testosterone cause thick blood due to excess fibrin?
hi there, I have extremely thick blood due to excess fibrin, I have had an ISAC panel done at Esoterix to confirm, now we have very low testosterone even though I am taking 20 mg of sublingual DHEA and testosterone with Chrysin, my first two ISAC panel bloo... | Dear Don, There is no much literature on increased fibrinogen with low testosterone level, which leads to increased risk of thrombosis. I have not seen any such case so far. Bolouke is not recommended in any of the guidelines so far. There is a study stating that when supranormal doses of testosterone was given to norm... | |
Why does a child vomit after consuming milk?
My daug ht er will be 12 months old tomorrow and we switches her to whole milk abput a month ago when I found out I was pregnant again. She was a breast fed baby. She seemed to be doing ok with the whole milk until 2 days ago. Now after.she drinks it she throws up and it lo... | better start some formula milk as whole milk is not suiting your baby most formula milk with multinational brand are better | |
Pain behind skull, blurry vision and headache. MRI shows bulging disc at c6/7. On medication. Serious?
Hi doctor, My MRI report shows I have bulging disc at c6/7 I have been given medication and looks like no effect I m now having pain behind my scul, blurry vision and headache . I asked my doctor how serious is ... | Hi,The symptoms you have are unrelated to the disc bulge you have in the neck. The disc bulge sometimes may get reduced and sometimes may need surgery to be treated. Regular scans to determine the progress is a requirement.Regards, | |
How to get rid of itchy rashes on my inner arm and hands?
I had a complete hysterectomy on March 10. A week after that I developed a rash that was on my inner arms and hands. It progressively got worse. I was given a steroid pack and cream to use on April 11. The rash on my arms is gone for the most part but I am stil... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Rash on hand with itching at night could be due to Scabies. Check whether any of your family member have these symptoms or not. Scabies is usually associated with lesions in family members. Kindly consult your Dermatologist an... | |
Q. For how long should I take Kalachikai powder to overcome PCOD problem?
Hello doctor,As I have PCOD problem and also cyst, I take tablets for period. My friend suggested Kalachikai powder. I used it for 30 days continuously, but no use. How many days should I take that powder and how to overcome this problem? | Hello. For PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), powder Kalachikai has a good effect, but the duration of treatment is long (more than three months). For proper evaluation of disease, please go for USG whole abdomen and other investigations. If the size and number of cysts are more, then I suggest consulting a gynecologis... | |
How can delusional and irrational ideas be curbed?
I often, actually all the time think of delusional and irrational "theories", these little tweaks that I can apply to my life that will change something drastically, for example, nose breathing to be better looking. The things I think of don't even connect in anway. I... | Hello,This is not like OCD. It is more of a wishful thinking and when you have it you tend to follow the though. Later you realize that it was all absurd..but such thoughts come on and off to you.This can be said to be a part of spectrum of psyhosis, but not actually psyhosis. However, as the symptoms seem to bother y... | |
Q. Why do periods get delayed after first time sex?
Hi doctor, I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late ... | Hello. As the serum beta hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL, the pregnancy is definitely ruled out. The delay in the menses is mostly due to sex induced stress after the first time when reproductive hormones readjust themselves. The menses can get delayed even up to two weeks, so just wait for another week and they shou... | |
Q. Can brain tumor cause one-sided headache?
Hi doctor, I am getting one-sided headache. I do not get them often. They are behind my right eye and temple area. Now this time I am also fighting with heavy cold and cough. It came on late morning today and it hurts more when I cough or shake my head or bend over. Prior t... | Hi. Based on what you have told, this is more likely to be due to sinusitis. Sinuses are small air filled cavities in your skull bone. They can get infected and when they are infected, you will get headaches behind eyes. Such headaches will be more common during cold and cough. Brain tumor headache will be on both side... | |
Suggest treatment for paralysis
Hello! I am doing a report about paralysis. I have a question that i would be glad if answered by a doctor. my question is, how long does paralysis take to heal (It could be not entirely)? What are the main therapies or treatments that are in this process? Thank you very much for your t... | Hello dear,Sure I would like to help you out.Paralysis can be due to a variety of causes and depending on cause,it takes time to heal, partially or completely,again depending on the cause.Paralysis due to brain lesions like stroke,may take days or months or even more than a year to recover.Paralysis due to spinal cord ... | |
What could be the recurring itchy lumps on the crown of my head?
HI, I am 35 years old and just under 6ft tall and I am 13.5 stone, I have some lumps on my head (crown) that come and go, they get ichy and if I push on them they bleed watery blood and then bright red blood and but will still bleed for about 2 to 3 hour... | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.This can be some sort of dermatitis, it bleeds as the scalp has very good blood supply. Consult a Dematologist for a proper diagnosis in such cases can be made by visual inspection .The treatment will definitely depend upon a correct diagnosis. | |
Should I take anti rabies vaccination after the dog bite?
hello, our dog was injected an anti rabies last june and he was bitten my son 5 days ago, is it safe for my son not to take an anti rabies immunization again? last year he already bitten and i seek the doctor for anti rabies and he gave him 3shots of vaccine an... | Hello,Welcome to HCM,As your son was bitten by your pet vaccinated dog and also previously vaccinated against rabies with three shots of anti rabies vaccine.Dog is a known reservoir of rabies virus and can transmit rabies by biting, which is 100% fatal but 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.your son will... | |
Does 2.5 mg of methotrexate for arthritis lead to hair fall?
Hello, I just started taking methotrexate for arthritis pain and also just found out that it causes hair loss. What percentage of people taking this drug do lose their hair. I am taking only 2.5 mg to start. Is that enough to cause hair loss? Brenda | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query of hairfall, my treatment advice is - 1. Methotrexate can cause hairfall in higher doses. 2. You need to go for investigations like hemoglobin, serum iron and B12 to rule out other cause of hairfall. Hope I ... | |
Anemic and alcoholic feeling breathless. Any relation between anemia and alcohol and provisional diagnosis
a patient complaint of breathlessness on examination he was anaemic history revealed that he was alcoholic too explain relation between his anemia and alcohol causes and complications of chronic gastritis and ple... | Welcome to health care magic.My dear friend anemia in alcholalics results from a combination of intravascular dilution due to volume overload, shortened red cell survival, and impaired ability of the marrow to respond optimally to the anemia.Alcohol abusers can develop a sideroblastic anemia, impaired folate metaboli... | |
Q. Every time I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Why?
Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 255 pounds. When I eat spicy food, I poop blood. Sometimes when I have constipation as well, I poop a little bit of blood. I am really scared that I have colon cancer. I do have diarrhea often... | Hello. I have gone through your information and test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, in view of that, there are a couple of things that I can opine upon: Hope that helps. For more information consult a general surgeon online --> | |
Suggest remedy for vomiting and diarrhea after food intake
When I eat, I have to go to the bathroom with diarrehea and vomiting within 10 to 20 minutes (sometimes during the meal). There is no stopping it or waiting. The vomiting is severe. I have been trying to get my Drs. to find out the cause for over 20 yrs. and ... | Hello,Seems a case of diagnostic dilemma causing agony on your part. Would strongly recommend to consult with all details of symptoms, scanned copies of old reports to study the case very deeply and arrive to some definite conclusion to provide the best possible outcomes. General remedies (as pills and gel are not work... | |
Suggest treatment for poor concentration in work
Hi! My wife is an MBA. But, she is not up to the mark when it comes to mind activeness. actully she cant observe things which are going on around. And she cant compile talks. If some one does any thing in front of her she doesnt observ or realise whats happening. I have... | hi dear,since when she is having such problem?or she has such nature?have you converse with her what goes in her mind and what is the reason behind not having proper concentration?is there any symptoms associated like sadness of mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite disturbance, irritability etc...consult psychiat... | |
Is it safe for my wife to take unwanted kit?
hello sir, my wife is 19 year old, her last mens date-13/08/2011, we intercrose on 04/09/2011, but till the date her period not come, means two & half month already late, today we check prega news kit test,but out off two indicate lines,one is pure red(c) & another slight ... | Hello,Firstly, please confirm the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy and also the age of the pregnancy through a trans-vaginal sonogram and a clinical evaluation by a specialist. If pregnancy is confirmed and if you do not wish to retain it, please ask your consultant if a medical abortion is possible (medical abort... | |
Suggest remedy for painful lumps in skin
Hi--I am a 60 year-old, moderately obese Caucasian woman with multiple health issues, but one in particular worries me. I have MANY extremely painful lumps under the skin, all over my body. Some of them are turning a bluish color, and if I touch or bump them, they cause great p... | thanks for sharing your concern!there is nothing to worry about this; these are nothing but possibly neurofibromas! could be hemangiomas also!for confirmation an FNAC test is useful in such cases!regards, | |
What causes an altered sense of taste?
i keep getting an unusual taste in my mouth and throat, it comes and goes and goes and only started about three weeks ago. I have never had it before, its a sweet bbq sort of taste. The taste is always the same and comes at any time, anywhere no matter what I have eaten previousl... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From your explanation the symptoms of getting unusual taste in mouth and throat that comes and goes can be due to a number of causes like acid reflux, post nasal drip, oral or throat infection, increased blood sugar level... | |
My BP recently dropped whether active or not. what I should do ?
I have been diagnosed with a 4mm cerebellar ectopia, hypertonicity in my left strap muscle, a basilar vein pushing on my 12th cranial nerve and recently got a blood test back for pyruvic acid which was slightly elevated. my BP is usually 116/79 PR 70-79 ... | Thanks for the query You dont have to worry about the BP until the systolic is 90. But what worries me is the cerebellar ectopia, as u have rightly suggested, meet the nerurosurgeon. Pulse rate is within normal limit Slight diurnal variation and positional variation of BP will be there, dont worry about it Have a healt... | |
What causes a lump at the front of the arm next to armpit in a toddler?
My toddler has a lump at the front of his arm next to his armpit. An ulstrasound was done and a Paed saw him in October last year and the conclusion was that it was probably a haemangioma under the skin as it was previously the site of what was th... | Hi, You should take your son immediately to the hospital and get him checked. You should not wait when you know that the chance of appointment is minimum. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yasam Lavanya, General & Family Physician | |
What causes bump on the pubic area? Is it folliculitis?
I have this bump on the right side of my pubic area and I was wondering is it folliculitis? I have had a bump like this before a fewmonths back also and it went away after a while. I assume it was folliculitis since the pubic region has hair and I usually get the... | Hi,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.Your condition can well be a folliculitis.It needs treatment with antibiotics and analgesics.I usually gives amoxicillin+cloxacillin to my patients(if not allergic to penicillin).If it does not come down in 2-3 days of tretment,may need incision and drainage.To prevent recurrent atta... | |
Q. How can running nose be effectively treated?
Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a running nose for the last one week and sometimes it is very difficult to breathe especially after taking food, it is becoming worse. I had taken two Coldact tablets for only one day, but no luck and also have been using the Otri... | Hello. This is upper respiratory tract infection, You need to take the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg two times a day times five days after food, tablet Deslor (Desloratadine) one a day times five days after food, tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg two times a day times five days after food, and tablet Vitamin C 500... | |
Can marijuana smoking cause problem after coronary bypass surgery?
I used to be a smoker until I had triple coronary bypass surgery July 27, 2011. I was told afterwards by a doctor that if I continued to smoke after the surgery (I have quit smoking tobacco totally since the operation and will never resume tobacco smok... | HelloAfter going through the medical details provided by you i would like to tell you that ITS NOT ADVISABLE OR WISE TO SMOKE MARIJUANA at all specially after bypass. It can very well lead to coronary artery spasm or promote atherosclerosis further leading to heart attack.Marijuana is also known to promote arrythmias w... | |
How can severe depression and anxiety be treated?
I witnessed my 18 month old daughter aspirate on food. She went limp. It took ambulance 18 minutes to get to our house. She never regained consciousness and died in my arms the next morning. This was 1993. I suffered severe depression....guilt ridden......nightmares on... | Dear patient.Multiple back to back life stressor makes one vulnerable to depressive episodes. Multiple suicidal attempts with mood changes may be underlying severe depression. you need to consult psychiatrist. U may need antidepressants and psychotherapy . But if depression is left untreated it may markedly disturb y... | |
What causes bloodshot eyes after an eye injury in a child?
Hi my 7 yo daughter was hit in the eye by a soccer ball 7 hours ago. Her eye is bloodshot and she says things look foggy. Is this normal? How long does it generally take for vision to clear? Or should I take her to a doctor right away? She s not complaining of... | Hi,Any blunt injury on eye should never be neglected.This injury might cause some injury to eye ball, lens, cornea or even retina.It might produce corneal ulcer or traumatic cataract in future.It is advisable to consult ophthalmologist to rule out any internal eye injury.Meanwhile put antibiotic eye drops 2-3 hourly.Ok... | |
How can Dilantin levels be reduced in the bloodstream?
If you have Dilantin toxicity, what do you do for a pt to decrease this amount in blood stream. Say, 72.7 Dilantin levelis the concerning number. Pt has nausea and vomiting and just had a lung biopsy and went without breakfast. Pt presents to the er with N/V. What... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.Dilantin toxicity is emegency condition and airway and breathing should be taken care first.Multiple dosage of activated charcol should be given for GI decontamination. Benzodiazepines are given to control seizures.Many investigations are required... | |
Why is Lupride injection given for lactopic pregnancy?
HI my name is NITIN my wife has undergone Laproscopy for the blockage in Felopian tube...her Rt. Felopian tube was cut due to Lactopic pregnancy.... Now doctor has given her Lupride inj on 18th day of mensus..I want to know for what they have given her this inject... | Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.I would like to reply as below:1) Lupride injection are not given for ectopic pregnancy.2) They are given if IVF procedure is planned probably.If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.Wish you good health.Dr. Soumya | |
Is it normal to an extra rib in the back?
Good evening, I just noticed on my 8month old back that seems to be lump. After further investigating it seems as though it might be an extra rib. Is that normal? Can it be an extra rib? It s only on his left side. As I was messing with it, it didn t seem like it was hurting h... | thanks for posting... firstly, how are you sure that its an extra rib? have you done a x-ray? extra rib on one side if asymptomatic will not cause any problem, you need not worry. However there may be associated vertebral anomalies which needs to be ruled out in a x ray... the xray if posted will be helpful... you can ... | |
Can abnormal morphology at 75% in semen analysis effect pregnancy?
Hi, i am from delhi (India), There are the results of the analysis of my sperm , Time of specimen : 10:55<>time of Examination : 11.25duration of abstinence : 3 days>Liquefaction : 30 minVolume : 5 MLAppearance ... | DR. PRERNA GUPTAMBBS (AIIMS), MD (AIIMS), (Gold Medalist)DNB, MNAMS, MRCOG (UK)Commonwealth Fellow in Reproductive Medicine (BCRM, UKConsultant (IVF & Reproductive Medicine)Department of Obstetrics & GynecologyMoolchand Medicity, N DelhiHi,thanks for the query. As I can see from the report there is abnormal morphology ... | |
What causes severe swelling in the tongue after tooth extraction?
Hello,On Saturday I had my wisdom tooth pulled, I slept for the rest of the day. Sunday when I awoke I couldn’t talk, when I went to go rinse my mouth with the solution I was given I noticed my tongue was swollen and terribly bruised. I went back yester... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. .Swollen and bruised tongue can be due to either allergy or trauma to the tongue. There is a possibility of accidentally biting tge tongue when it was numb leading to swelling due to traumatic injury. You should take Lev... | |
What causes protein in urine after kidney stone removal with DJ stenting?
I am Type II diabetic individual, a uretheroscopy was performed on me 15 days back for kidney stone and DJ stent is placed in the bladder and kidney. Doctor had asked me to do a a urine routine, CBC and a fast and post sugar report. The sugar re... | Hello,Protein in the urine in your scenario is more likely due to your underlying type 2 diabetes rather than following the Dj stunting procedure.It is however as a possible following Dj Stenting due to small injuries to the urinary tract because of the foreign body causing protein in urine.Ankther possibility given yo... | |
Is total sperm count of 38,600,000 normal?
Hi doc, my husband just take his semen analysis and the result is.. color:CREAMY WHITE, viscosity: SLIGHTLY VISCOUS, liquefaction time: AFTER 3 HOURS, volume: 3.1 cc, Specific Gravity: 1.010, PH 8.0, WBC:8-10/HPF, RBC;0-3/HPF.. TOTAL SPERM COUNT: 38,600,000/cumm.. do you thi... | HelloThanks for query .Based on the report of Semen Analysis of your husband that you have posted I would like to make comments in comparison to WHO standards as detailed below .1) Colour is normal 2) Viscosity is Slightly viscous which is abnormal and may be due to clumping of the sperms together .3)Liquefaction time... | |
Q. Is it advisable to use Methamphetamine by a cancer patient while on treatment?
Hello doctor, What complications could arise from breast cancer treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation, hormone therapy) if the patient is secretly using Methamphetamine? Can and should a DR refuse treatment if they know of a patient’s Met... | Hello. Methamphetamine is CNS stimulant, it can have a lot of own side effects, if the doctor is not aware of drug use, many of the side effects of drugs will be difficult to interpret for doctor, drug use can have interaction with chemo drugs and can increase toxicity of drug or under the effect of drug. It is a perso... | |
Q. I am 15-years-old and scared that I have been through precocious puberty. Have I finished puberty?
Hello doctor, I am a 15-year-old boy. I have questions regarding my hormones and my puberty. I am scared that I feel as if I may have been through precocious puberty as I have had a beard since I was a late 13 years o... | Hello. Precocious puberty can be called when the onset of puberty is eight years or below for girls and nine years or below for boys. The beginning is not synonymous with a growing beard, which is a more advanced stage. Staging is usually done with a scoring system called tanner staging which considers pubic hair, test... | |
I have kidney stone , which is not seen in X-ray & Sonography. How could it be possible?
Kidney stone , which is not seen in Xray & Sonography Hi I m 25 year old girl, 2 weeks earlier I got pain in back & stomach Dr says its a kidney stone they gave me medicin Neeri & Cystone. After that Xray & sonograpy is done nothi... | The medicines you have mentioned have no side effect and should be taken atleast for fifteen days after becoming asymptomatic. The reason for this is to flush out even the remotest stone that can cause recurrence. Regarding Calcium First get it tested if it is less only then consider of having it and that too in natura... | |
Why does one have a heavy breathing & a thumping sensation?
Last two out of the last three nights i have woken from my sleep in a huge sweat with my body feeling really cold and breathing really heavy, my heart thumping quickly and loud enough for me to hear or maybe just feel comfortably, each time this has been foll... | Your problems may be related to abnormality in sleep, particularly rhythm disturbance. The concern is sleep apnea. It is often present in people who are overweight, particularly those who snore. If you are very tired in the morning, sleep easily during the day and snore loudly, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may... | |
What is emotional or hysterical amnesia ?
i need help with emotional/hysterical amnesia . i need to know like if you actually suffer brain damage , how doctors tell if you have it, how long it usually lasts and if you forget all of your past or just some, and how paitents usually act when they have it. i also need to ... | Hi, Thanks for query, if this problem is due to some brain damage,by physical and other examination doctor can find out. Apart from exam.he will have reports of ct scan,x-ray etc. In your inquiry hyseria and amnesia remains for long time as long as presence of some body.on examination doctor can find out that it is hys... | |
What causes bruising on the skin at the tuberculosis testing site?
I had TB test done over a month ago, it read negative. It was red with no induration to site. The area looks the exact same as it did a month ago. Small red circle smaller than a dime. What does this mean? It also bruised to the site about a week after... | Hello,It indicates chronic infection, it is not accurate but it gives you rough idea. If you want to know accurate cause, then do blood test.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purva Patel | |
What causes eye squinting with red spots under the eye?
Hi ... my 16 mth old has been pointing and squinting with his left eye or the past month... I took him to our local GP... they said a duct was blocked...and gave me a script to fill if it became inflamed like a stye... however he is doing the squint and point mor... | Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Skin and eye conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and ... | |
High liver enzymes, AST and ALT high. How can I bring them to normal? Cirrhosis likely?
Hello. My liver enzymes are extremely high. The AST was 729 and the ALT was 623. Do you need any other results? I stopped drinking and im curious as to how much i can expect those enzymes to decrease over two weeks, and how long co... | Hello, Cpver360, You mention that you stopped drinking which is wonderful. The extent of liver damage depends on the duration of alcohol abuse and also the quantity of consumption. If you have been a steady drinker or even a binge drinker for a number of years,then definitely you have caused liver damage. The levels of... | |
What causes feeling of air bubbles passing through heart?
sometimes my heart feels like it all of a sudden is pumping extra hard like a surge of adrenaline or something and i have to take several deep breaths before it stops. there is no usual time it happens, just periodically throughout the day. It kind of feelis li... | Hi,It could be because of extra beat which happens sometimes called as PVC or Apc. It occurs due to sleep problem, anxiety, stress, alcohol, smoking, and thyroid problems. To confirm you ll need ecg and if it's normal then holter monitoring, echo and later may need thyroid test. Most of times they are benign And not a ... | |
What causes bruising on the sides of the nose in a child after head injury?
My 24 month old son fell down stairs in a playground last Sunday and hit his head. We went to emergency department and he was observed for 4 hours with no signs of too much damage. Had a nice bump and bruise on his forehead. However after abou... | Hello dear.The condition you described is subcutaneous bleed after trauma and the bruise was spreading and getting darker because soft tissue is much more in that area compared to other parts of the body so it spreads.Dnt worry it will settle in a week.It takes more time for healing as well.You can do cold compresses l... | |
Suggest treatment for swollen gums and ear pain
I've had malaise for about 2 months. Had swollen gums and ear pain. Had teeth cleaned. Helped a bit. 2 weeks later had salivary gland infection prescribed Amox-clay 850mg 3 days after finishing medicine a new infection ear and throat swollen glands now on mew antibiotic ... | Hello,Ear pain is due to ear infection and as it is happening again it can be due to the lingering infection or recurring ear infection. Ear infection can also cause throat infection as ear and throat are related to each other via ear canal or Eustachian tube.So, my suggestion is to consult an otorhinolaryngology and g... | |
What causes stiff neck,insomnia and numbness in fingers?
I have had intermitant nose bleeds from the left nostril for up to 18months in the last 5weeks I have had no blood nose symptoms BUT HAVE INSTEAD HAD A DIZZY LIGHT HEADNESS AND VOMITED TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. I have had breast cancer (two different types of... | Hello,The dizziness is not indicative of a brain tumor. When coupled with the stiff neck, I would conclude about chronic degenerations of the cervical vertebral column (spondylarthrosis). Regarding the numbness in your findings during the night, they are more indicative of a pinched nerve (Carpal Tunnel syndrome).Anywa... | |
What causes abdominal pain & constipation?
my 3 yr old has constipation problems but recently he has been screaming in pain that his stomach hurts and has a high fever. He has no other symptoms of being sick with a cold so I don't know why he has this fever. Is this just due to constipation or is it something more ser... | Hi.THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.Read history about your child, constipation and fever ,One thing is for sure - constipation can not cause fever;Pain in abdomen with fever can be due to the following reasons in a 3 year old child The most probable cause of pain in a child -Tummy tonsils- meaning enlargement of the lymph nodes ... | |
Suggest treatment for right subtle paracardiac haziness found in heart
Dear Doctor, I have received a report which displays : right subtle paracardiac haziness is found in my heart problem. Please suggest me what are the cures and precautions should I take. What is this disease exactly and how can it be cured? YYYY@YY... | if you don't have any symptoms then it's normal. it sometimes can be normal or artefacts or angulation problem or old infection. in worst scenario it can be pneumonia but for that you need to be symptomatic.no need to worry and no treatment is required. | |
Suggest treatment for hiatal hernia, cold and nausea
I have a ringed hiatal hernia. I had a terrible cough and cold and now I have a nausea. I had a endoscopy at the end of April and a balloon was inserted during the procedure. Could my Terrible, Terrible cough have caused a problem with this hernia? | All. Your symptom could be because of. Hiatal hernia and reflux of food.This is because of microaspiration. | |
Suggest remedy for hard palate injury appearing like a white bag in a one year old
Hi, my one year old got a hard palate injury while falling on a spoon. The bleeding stopped shorty and the second day he looked fine, but the only thing that worries me is that in that area appeared a white bag. should i pop it, if its ... | No its nothing serious. There are mucus membrane lining inside the oral cavity. Injury to the membrane cause mild ulceration with new tissue regenarating under the injured one. the injured on will gradually get loose and fall off as the new tissue regenerates. Dont pop it off , it will happen automatically or cause pai... | |
What causes pain in waist and pubic area?
Hello, I am in the process of moving, and basically moved my families 4 bedroom house with myself and 1 other guy. I am feeling a really sharp pain now above my waist or private area. Could this be hernia? I think I am realizing that I am not as young anymore. | Hi, hernia usually have swelling arising around and hernias usually are not painful, but still to clear doubts, consult a general surgeon. | |
What causes difficulty in breathing with chest congestion?
During the night i feel difficulties in breathing and when i breath a sound comes from my chest.I feel some congestion in my lungs and also cough badly.I also feel sneezing and irritation in my nose most of the time here in bangalore.I am from rajasthan ,when ... | Hi,thanks for your question.I read carefully your question and in my opinion runny nose,breathlessness,chest sound(probably wheezing),cough and the fact that all this respiratory symptoms are worse during the night and when you change city suggest for allergic bronchial asthma.I recommend to go to your physician so ... | |
Lumps in breast. Been through mammogram and ultrasound. Multiple masses in right and left breast. Is this cancerous ?
Hi I went and seen a dr. today about lumps in my breast! I had a mammogram and ultrasound back in June of 2012 and it says multiple masses in the right and left breast with the largest one being 4 cm i... | Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your querry. No, there is a minor possibility that this is cancerous. This is typical finding of fibroadenomas. Such enlarged cancers would cause much more intensive symptoms. usually ultrasound can evaluate with high sensitivity is this malignant. If you want to be sure, biopsy can... | |
How to treat swelling and pain in knees caused by Elephantiasis?
Hello Dr Rangadhar.... My Mother is Law is suffering from miled elephantiasis. Earlier ... 2-3 months back it was not very much problematic...but since last 2-3 months it has become really bad. She had swelling up the knees which has now gone below the k... | Thanks for you query at HCM!It is caused by filariasis which is a parasitic disease that is caused by thread-like roundworms that are spread by blood-feeding black flies and mosquitoes.It is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori.Supportive care must include prevention of secondary infection. ... | |
What causes rashes on penis in infants?
My 18 month old little boy has just had a bath, and I noticed one of his testicles was much larger than the other one, to the point we thought one of them wasn't even there! It is very red but has been for a few days along with the end of his penis which I thought was just nappy... | HelloThe redness and swelling of testicle can be due to inflammation,a condition known as orchitis. Although pain is a common association but sometimes pain may appear later on.This inflammation is mostly due to some infection.Treatment with antibiotic and hot fomentation help in relieving symptoms.I would suggest you ... | |
What are the treatments for erection problems happening only during night?
Hi,my penis goes down sometimies before i try to ejaculate, it mostly happens in night time. but during day time i am consident and i am able to ejaculte and have good sexual intercourse. Please help me with this problem. is this a common probl... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.There are many phases of erection and some of it is also controlled by emotions and foreplay. Sometimes in the night, intake of alcohol or certain addictive substances may inhibit erection. I suggest you avoid alcohol and any intake of any addictive substance if you are using. If you do not tak... | |
Is meningitis a contagious disease?
I received an email from my workplace today stating that an employee in my organization had potential exposure to a form of meningitis. They told me the state was notified and did not feel there was cause for concern. However I am someone with an very poor immune system and I am als... | Hi,Thanks for writing in.The brain is covered by three layers of membrane called meninges and the different layers are named dura mater, pia mater and arachnoid mater. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. There can be many causes of meningitis like bacterial, tuberculous, viral and fungal. It is due to the infec... | |
Q. I am anxious about having hypertension at this young age. Please advise.
Hello doctor,I am a patient of hypertension which is now well-controlled with medicines (average 110/70). Also, I am having anxiety or stress due to my health as I am having hypertension at this young age. My cholesterol levels are Total Chole... | Hello. As you are on regular medication for hypertension, I just want to clarify when you were diagnosed and since when are you taking the medications. Also, please specify the name of the medication and its dosage. Hypertension at this early age is not so common unless there is a previous family history or in patients... | |
How to improve sperm count with history of HLAB27?
Sir I am suffering from HLAB27.It was detected in the year 2005.Since then I am having Saaz DS tablet.On 11/08/13 I got married.We had tried for last two months for pregnancy but was not successful. After that I have test my semen and found that my sperm count is low ... | Hi. Saaz DS can itself cause low sperm count. Plus there is a history of Mumps. Te Urologist and Hematologist only can you guide you very perfectly. Your wife too must be tested for HLAB27. | |
Q. Biopsy report shows carcinoma of urinary bladder. Please suggest a treatment.
Hello doctor, This is the biopsy test report of my father which we received today. Please suggest what treatment should be done. Clinical findings: Multiple papillary tumors in the bladder. Clinical diagnosis: T.C.C urinary bladder. Tiss... | Hello. The report is showing transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the urinary bladder (cancer of urinary bladder). In biopsy report, there is no comment on muscle involvement. That means we need to know whether the tumor is superficial or deep (involving muscle) also. They need to comment on the biopsy report on muscle... | |
Is there any side effect of consuming Nasomist from mouth?
hello Doctor, I have been advised to give Nasomist drops to my baby as she is suffering from minor congestion.However,by mistake while putting the drop in her nose,two drops trickled down her mouth. I am little worries of the side effects,can you help me with ... | HiAccodental entry of Nasomist drops through mouth may not cause any side effects.It would be just digested in stomach.Do not worry.Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.RegardsDr.Saranya RamadossGeneral and Family Health Physician | |
Suggest treatment for viral diarrhea in 2 years old
Hello Doctor. My two and half year old boy had a viral respiratory infection since 14th July 2014. After 3-4 days he developed viral diarrhea. As on 24th July 2014, he has a residual cough and his stools are still pasty and dark colored. When will this condition reso... | Thanks for posting your query at healthcaremagic. I am sorry to hear that your baby is not doing well. You have not indicated whether antibiotics had been given to him or whether they are still being given. Cough is generally caused due to a viral infection and has an allergic component alongwith. If antibiotics are gi... | |
Fluttering in abdomen below rib cage. Have gastritis and Doudenitis. Explain?
Fluttering in abdomen just below center of rib cage. I can feel it all the way up my throat . When it flutters it feels like it is hard to take a breath. I am 32 male. I have Gastritis and Doudenitis. Had a hida scan with a 61% ejection frac... | Hello, kibbeylester, You state that you have been diagnosed with gastritis and duodenitis. I am assuming this was after you had endoscopy and biopsy. Hope you were also tested for H.Pylori which is very common with the above conditions. The biopsy would show this and also there is a breath test to diagnose this. I am a... | |
Had giddiness, liver infection, hepatitis B. Given liv 52 tablets. What diet is to be followed?
Hi Doctor, I had a check up of my blood sice i was feeling hot without reasons and like little giddiness .Doctor told liver infection and it could be Hepatitis b or c .And given liv 52 tablets after each meals 2 tablets 3 t... | Hi Friend ... Welcome to Health Care MagicI will help you to know more information about what to do and what to avoid to recover health to normal.Reduce your activity level to match your energy level and slow down when you are tired.Don't go to work unless your workload can be reduced to match your energy level.Avoid s... | |
Why am I bleeding post mirena insert?
Hi.. I had the mirena coil fitted 10 days ago. I have been bleeding for the last 8 days... I stopped slightly for one day in the middle but now the blood is just like I have cut myself blood.. bright red.I have had the mirena before and never had this. Is it normal? And how long c... | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health.I have gone through ur msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body,though there may be other reasons as wellNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal.Take multi vitamin and calcium suppleme... | |
What does fibrotic and hazy densities seen in upper lung suggest?
Hi Doctor i am Marco 24 years old i have already recommend for apico lordotic view and the result is - Fibrotic and hazy densities are seen in the upper lung , Impression : Consider PTB.I want to know what does it mean? if there is a possibility afte... | Fibrotic itself means that it is healed and still if you have symptoms of tuberculosis you should get your sputum examination for AFB and mantaux test done. Sputum examination is more important. If you can afford you can undergo quantiferon gold test for tb. But if there is fibrotic changes only no need to take TB trea... | |
What causes pain in nipples with erectile dysfunction?
I am a 66 years male. I have erectile dysfunction for the last 15 years. The Penis has shrunk in size and since last one week I am experiencing pain in both my nipples. There is no lump. Is this serious? I am hypertensive with Ankylosing spondylitis (bamboo spine) | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Erectile dysfunction may be related to senile age and psychological upsets. You may consult the psychiatrist if you really need to get improvement in erectile dysfunction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can... | |
How can L2 and L3 injury with sciatic nerve pain be controlled?
I have a severe problem with sciatic nerve pain. This is the 3rd time it has taken me down in the last year. I have injury to L2 and L3 I also have been I have nodes in those same area. I do not have insurance but I need some serious pain control. I am at... | Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.Such injuries usually are treated after some diagnostic tests and Neuro... | |
How can anxiety and depression be treated?
I have suffered with anxiety/depression disorder for years - mostly anxiety. I take 30 mg Lexapro, 75 mcg (changed from 100 mcg about three months ago synthroid (hypo) daily. Also, I take clonazepam 1/2 to 1 mg twice a day. At night I take 11 1/2 mg Seroquel for sleep. I m no... | Dear userWe understand your concernsI went through your details. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart a... | |
Increased parenchymal echogenicity of both kidneys with ill definted cotico medullary differentiation. Serious?
my current problem is to show that usg report says that slightly increased parenchymal echogenicity of both kidneys with ill defined cortico - medullary differentiation. and B.p is 140/85mmofhg, urea is 27mg... | Hello and welcome to HCM,The report that you have posted is of both ultrasound of the kidney and the urine microscopy.The ultrasound reveals a stone measuring 4 mm in the left kidney.As a result of this stone, there is some deviation from the normal structure from the normal.There is blurring of the cortex and medulla ... | |
Q. Please explain the poisonous effect of phenol ingestion.
Hello doctor, My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Hi. I want to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine if proper care and treatment is opted in for. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. No, there is not much problem right now as he vomited and also had a lot of water. It is fine because it... | |
Suggest treatment for severe knee pain
I have had posterior knee pain since April, it s pretty uncomfortable. I can squat or bring in my leg with it all the way flexed if that makes sense. I was working out when it started to hurt. So far MRI has come up clear for my knee and x-Rays are fine. Two orthopedist and still... | HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having osteoarthritis of knee joint.You are likely to get benefitted by Diacerine and glucosamine. Quadriceps excercises are of help. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss wit... | |
What is the treatment for hematoma?
I have remnants of a hematoma on my forehead, just above my eyebrow, from hitting the side of the tub. the blood drained down daily between both eyes, which has now disappeared. This was one month ago, and although it has reduced about 90%, there is still a knot there. Should I mass... | Hello and welcome to HCM,A hematoma usually clears away in 7-10 days.The knot that you are having could be due to fibrosis, a sequlae of hematoma.Massaging will not help.However, you can consult your primary healthcare provider for a X-ray of the forehead to know the cause of knot- bony swelling or soft tissue swelling... | |
What causes abdominal pain, vomiting and loose motions during pregnancy?
hi, my wife is pregnant and she has completed 5 months now. Everything was normal till now and level 2 reports were also fine. But suddenly yesterday she had pain in upper abdominal which was unbearable for sometime. She had medicine suggested by... | Hello dear, I understand your concern.In my opinion there is nothing serious regarding your condition.The pain upper abdomen along with vomiting could be due to gastritis.Gastritis is routinely seen in pregnancy.The loose motions can also be due to any stomach infection.Dont worry.Take antacids.Avoid spicy and oily die... | |
Suggest treatment for a painful lump appearing under the buttocks
large golf ball lump under butt between legs more to the back. Seems to be right under the butt on the muscle, have really bad sciatica, is it the lump or my lumbar or both?? I had a cortizone injection because they thought it was my back, but im starti... | hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type) or a gluteal abscess. management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye | |
What causes blisters under the tongue?
I was brushing my teeth last night and all of a sudden my mouth started bleeding. Not bad but blood was all over my toothbrush and I had no idea where it was coming from. I looked under my tongue and did see some polyp type things under me tongue. It looked like the blood might h... | Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .Wishing you fine recovery .Feel free to ask any further doubts .Regards .Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details .* Seems possible rann... | |
What causes irregular heart beats?
hi, i have some hearts problems, i fell like my heart stops for a second or 2, i am 20 now and i have felt this since i was 12 or 13 years old.it happens most when i am in anxiety for smth, but also happens when i am relaxing or doing nothing.i am scared about it, i think that when i... | Hi, The symptoms you are having looks like VPC'S, which is an extra beat originating from places other than the normal conducting system of the heart. These can be abnormal or normal depending on the condition of the heart. I'll advise you to get an ECG and 2D echo did to rule out whether it is related to heart or it i... | |
What does moderate left foraminal stenosis indicate?
Hi Dr. Grief, I had a Lumbar spine MRI done today for lower back and leg pain. My report states that L5-S1: Grade 1 retrolisthesis. Minimal disc bulge without significant canal stenosis. Mild right and moderate left foraminal stenosis. Can please explain to me what ... | Hello Thanks for writing to usAccording to report,you are suffering from mild degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine.Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.1.At L5-S1 level,there is grade 1 retrolisthesis(means posterior movement of S1 verterbra ) and minima... | |
What causes dizziness while suffering from severe anxiety?
I have a lot of anxiety and I m not for sure why, ive been feeling dizzy and I feel like I m going to pass out when I walk. I have rapid heartbeat and it goes faster when I stand up, please help me understand whats going on, thank you. I ALSO HAVE ANXIETY AND ... | Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. it appears like your suffering with generalized anxiety disorder. Also, you added that you're taking medication for anxiety. In my opinion, I feel that the dose that your actually using may not be sufficient. I suggest yo... | |
Q. Is it advisable to consume steroids while trying to get pregnant?
Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with sinusitis, cold and ear infection for more than 10 days. Took antibiotics with ENT doctor consultation, I could see improvement in sinus pain, cold but one ear still remains clogged, finding difficulty in hearing... | Hi. If you are trying to get pregnant you must stop Steroids because it has a harmful effects on the nervous and immune system of the fetus but do not panic because you have taken a small dose of Steroids for a short period. Yes, Steroids are one of the best treatments for the collected secretions behind ear drum after... | |
Q. What is the dosage of Yasmin in a first time user after unprotected sex?
Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex about 12 hours ago. No ejaculation occurred but I knew there was still a risk of getting pregnant. I am thinking of using the Yasmin pills as a form of emergency contraception. Note that I have never taken t... | Hello. Yes, as you have read, Yasmin (Drospirenone) can be used as an emergency pill. Even if he has not ejaculated, you still stand a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact. This regimen is called yuzpe regimen ... | |
What does progesterone level of 17 indicate if trying to get pregnant?
A friend of mine is trying to get pregnant and the dr tested her progesterone level. It came back as a level of 17. We are wondering if that is an indication of ovulation, all the home ovulation tests have come back negative for the past three mnth... | HiGREETINGS Progesterone level depends on which day of your cycles you are doing the test.Since you have not mentioned that difficult to predict.Hope my answer helps you. Regards | |
How to treat bruises and swollen forearm?
i was waterskiing the otherday and the rope got a bunch f slack in it and i didnt notice. Then the slack pulled out and violently ripped the handle out of my gripping hands. Now my whole inner forearm is bruised and tender. I have full mvement fingers and arm but forearm is sw... | Hello, The bruise and tenderness in the forearm are suggestive of a hematoma formation. A bone injury is also likely. Do get an X-ray of the area for proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
Trying to conceive. Had unprotected sex. Started bleeding. Pregnancy test negative. Pregnant?
HI THE STARTING DATE OF MY LAST PERIOD WAS THE 10/11/2012 AND IT ENDED ON THE 16/11/12. IM TRYING TO FALL PREGNANT. I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX ON THE 23/11/12, 25/11/12, 29/11/12, 01/12/12 AND 03/12/12. I DONT REALLY KEEP TRACK OF... | Thank you for asking What you have is regular period and you are not pregnant Better to have regular sex in the middle 10 days of your cycle | |
Q. Can Yasmin birth control pill be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex a few days back, but I did not ejaculate inside her. Just to be on the safer side, we wanted to use the emergency contraceptive pill. But due to some restriction in the country where we live,... | Hi. How are you doing? Yes, as you have heard, Yasmin can be used as an emergency pill. Even if you have not ejaculated into her, she stands a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in contact with her genitals. As soon as ... | |
Q. Why do I have severe pain in my leg?
Hi doctor, I am a 59 year old female. I underwent radical mastectomy before one and a half years and undergoing regular checkups for every six months. Recently I had pain in the right leg, from the knee to ankle region. I got an entire medical checkup done. They showed high TSH ... | Hello. I had gone through all the reports posted (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Many of the reports posted were normal, so to make it easy for you I will comment on each of abnormal ones and what to be done for them. For further information consult a general medicine physician online --> | |
What causes red itchy widespread rash all over my body?
i developed a very red itchy wide spread rash all over my body but especially on my torso after finishing my antobiotics ---is there a natural remedy that i can do or take to help the rash to get better please dont send me any attachments on ... | Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagicOne possibility that I can think of as the reason for widespread rash is a drug reaction probably to Oral antibiotics.Maculopapular drug reaction is the most common type of drug reaction to Oral antibiotics.If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to try an O... | |
What causes chill in the lungs on using inhaler?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I've had a couch for a few days, some times it's productive and sometimes it isn't, but now when I use my inhaler my lungs feel like I'm breathing cold air. It's not apleasant feeling. What... | Hello dearWarm welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .* This phenomenon is in relation with effect of molecule of the inhaler which is usually bronchodilator with or without steroid over the mucosa of the respiratory tract ( bronchi , alveoli ) .Hope this clears your query .Re... | |
What is the treatment for sever abdominal pain?
yes thank you this morning I got up with pain that seemed to be in my stomach and some times it would radiate up toward my chest and sometimes down toward my intestines what could this be this is the first time for these symptoms thanks for any advice I am a 78 year old ... | HiIt can be due to severe gastritis or any abdominal infection or something else.Please take antacids like gelusil added with pantoprazole,if the pain still persists,i would suggest you to see your doctor.You may require some blood tests or USG abdomen to evaluate the pain.Until then avoid spicy,oily,jeavy meals.All th... | |
What causes weakness in left hand after brain stroke?
Hello I am Bharat From Baroda, Gujarat, India. I had brain stroke last month on 10 th February, i reached hospital within 1 hour and doctor found clot on right side of head and i was given injection for removal of clot which was removed when again CT scan was done ... | you are having infarct in the right middle cerebral artery territory.weakness of left hand at a later time suggests progression of the infarct.you should go for regular physiothetapy besides medication like atorvastatin,aspirin 150 mg once daily. | |
Diagnosed with H. Pylori, losing weight, excessive gas, rumbling in stomach. Any relation to stomach cancer ?
Hi, I am 32 years old female, have been losing weight over the past month, with a three pound loss over the past 5 days. I always feel hungry, same feeling as when I was diagnosed with h. Pylori about 3 year... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about what you have been experiencing. Loosing 3pounds over 5days points more to insufficient intake than cancer as a possible cause. It is probably the digestive symptoms that have made you not to eat as much as you would that explains this weight loss. Mal... | |
What causes passage of few drops of blood after urination in a child?
My 4 year ols id having 4-5 drips of blood coming out after urination..some times its bright red others pink,and some times no blood.I am waiting for a culture to come back anf the urologist cant get him in til the end of the month..what is going on... | With blood in the urine, it indicates that there is an infection somewhere along the urinary tract. It could be a kidney infection or bladder infection. Blood can also indicate a possible injury to the genitals. It is important to ask questions to your child to find out if anything did occur. If the urine culture comes... | |
What can cause gas and body ache with impotence?
Whenever I wear my compression shorts I get bad gas like really bad, but after dinner I always have bloating and gas but usually only after dinner, I use to have intestinal cramping but for the most part that has gone away though I still get it on and off, I have mucus ... | Hi, The impotency may be due to lack of nutrients and improper food. You can take calcium supplement and multivitamin to improve your testosterone level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What do small moles below the penis indicate?
My boyfriend has small mole like lumps at the base of his penis and I was wondering what it could be. Colon cancer runs in his family and there is a 50% chance that is what he has however his doctor did mention other possibilities and I was wanting to know what those possi... | Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some benign tumour or other lesion. Colon cancer has no relation with mole. He should go for biopsy to know the exact diagnosis then he should take treatment accordingly.Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I wi... | |
What causes garlic like smell from toddler s diapers?
Hello, my almost 17 mo. old daughter s peed diapers smell REALLY rank the past couple of days! It s not a strong smell of urine, it s a much stranger odor! When I get a whiff of it, I think she is pooped, but when I open her diaper to change her, it s just pee! I s... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern for your daughter, more important is clinical symptoms if the child is doing well then you need to worry about this, at the most urine can be sent for analysis just to clear the doubt else such smell is just likely when urine remains there for some time in diaper, hope... | |
Q. Is it possible for the rabies virus to survive outside the host animal under sunlight?
Hello doctor, Can the rabies virus survive outside the host animal under sunlight? | Hi. Rabies virus is not very robust under external environmental conditions. Direct sunlight and lack of humidity are very deleterious to its survival. It might survive for a couple hours or so, but there is no definitive proof. Rather what is important are the precautions that one should take if contracts virus. For e... | |
Is it painful to have a stent removed from a kidney that was placed during removal of stones?
Is it painful to have a stent removed from a kidney. Is this a common office procedure and do they typically administer pain meds or something to ease the pain. I have been scoped before and I dread the removal of the stent... | HIThanks for your queryRemoval of stent is done under a suitable anesthesia (usually a short general anesthesia) and the procedure itself is then quite short and painless. There might be a mild post operative discomfort.Hope this helpsGood luck | |
Q. My right vision is getting blurred while using new glasses. How to correct it?
Hi doctor, I wear glasses with a minimal prescription of - .25 with slight astigmatism and + 2 reading. Recently, I got a new pair of progressive lenses. I am finding that my right eye cannot focus properly and it is always blurry. First... | Hi. By going through your query, I can understand that you are suffering from intolerance to progressive lenses. It can be due to an increase in near vision with age. It is not due to incorrect PD (pupillary distance). If you work on a computer, intermediate vision glasses can provide you more comfort rather than progr... | |
What causes pus filled bumps on the thighs?
Hi I have been getting bumps on my thighs a lot my wife suggests its where I work outside and swear a lot. Well I usually pop them but this one I tried popping and it sounded like it did under the skin. Well checking on it today wherr the bump is a circle like a bruise aroun... | HiAs per your description, it looks like multiple sebaceous cysts. They will release pultaceous material once it's squeezed.Please keep the area clean.I prescribe Antibiotic like Cefuroxime tablet along with Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Regards |
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